Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (also called erythroblastosis
fetalis) is a serious condition that may occur when the blood types of a mother
and her baby do not match. Substances (antibodies) in the mother's blood cross
the placenta and may destroy the red blood cells of the fetus.

After birth, a baby with hemolytic disease may be treated with a
blood transfusion.

By

Healthwise Staff

Primary Medical Reviewer

Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical Reviewer

William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Current as of

September 24, 2013

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Last Updated:
September 24, 2013

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